Spoiler

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Spoiler could refer to

  • Spoiler (media), a comment which discloses plot details of a book, play, video game, or film or is intended to distract attention from a rival
  • Spoiler (aeronautics), a device to reduce lift in aeronautics
  • Spoiler (automotive), a device to reduce lift and increase downforce in automobiles
  • Spoiler (sports), a team that has been eliminated from the playoffs, and beats a team that required that win to advance
  • Spoiler (comics), a secondary character in the DC comic book Robin
  • SPOILER (film), a comedy film project in New York City
  • Spoiler effect, an individual unable to win an election or game for him- or herself, but with the power to determine which player among two or more others will win
  • Spoiler (politician), a candidate for election, who, while having little chance of winning, draws votes from another candidate with similar positions on major issues, thus allowing the election of someone with contrary positions
  • Mighty Spoiler, a popular calypso singer